Police: New York City man arrested for choking, threatening girlfriend in Connecticut

The Associated Press

Published
6:48 pm EDT, Saturday, September 10, 2016

VERNON >> Police say a New York City man has been arrested for choking his girlfriend and threatening to kill her.

Vernon police say they received a call just before 5 a.m. Saturday from a woman who reported her boyfriend had assaulted her and was still inside her apartment.

Police say 23-year-old Tyree Alford had a large knife in his hand when officers arrived. Police say Alford resisted arrest and was tackled to the ground.

Police determined Alford was highly intoxicated. An investigation determined he became upset with the victim, choked her and threatened to kill her. Alford later told officers he wished they had killed him.

Alford is being held in lieu of a $150,000 surety bond. He’s due in court Monday.